Electric-TOWER of POWER™ Temperature Control Module Overview, Assembly, Operation & Maintenance Congratulations on your purchase, and thank you for selecting the Electric TOWER of POWER™ temperature control module from Blichmann Engineering™. We are confident that it will provide you years of service and many gallons of outstanding beer. This manual will familiarize you with the assembly, operation, and maintenance of the Electric TOWER of POWER™ temperature control module. IMPORTANT!! **** PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY PRIOR TO USE FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION **** Warning: Sections labeled “Warning” can lead to serious injury or death if not followed. Please read these thoroughly and understand them completely before use. If you do not understand them or have any questions, contact your retailer or Blichmann Engineering™ (www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use. Do NOT at ANY time operate the product until you thoroughly read and understand these instructions! Caution: Sections labeled “Caution” can lead to equipment damage or unsatisfactory performance of the equipment. Please read these sections thoroughly. If you have any questions, contact your retailer or Blichmann Engineering™ (www.BlichmannEngineering.com) before use. Important: Sections labeled “Important” are critical to the proper performance and life of the product. Electric-TOWER of POWER™ Owner’s Manual – V3 Blichmann Engineering, LLC 2017 For replacement parts visit blichmannengineering.com/genuine-replacement-parts Overview: The Electric TOWER of POWER™ temperature control module is an ideal means to safely and accurately control the temperature of your boil kettle, mash tun, or hot liquor tank. Additionally, the Electric TOWER of POWER™ electric control module is perfectly suited for controlling the power output of your BoilCoil™ electric immersion heater or RIMS Rocket™ electric recirculation heater. The Electric TOWER of POWER™ temperature control module is, by design, modular. You can use a single control module for controlling your mash tun or dual temperature control modules for simultaneous control of the mash tun and hot liquor tank. The controllers can operate as standalone units or be integrated with the TOWER of POWER™ control module stand, which provides all of the fittings, plumbing, and valves necessary in a single convenient package. The TOWER of POWER™ control module stand is available with or without a RipTide pump should you already own a brewing pump. Alternatively, the TOWER LTE™ modular controller stand affords an economical system for mounting a single temperature control module as well as a convenient place to locate a RipTide Pump. Additionally, you can mount your Therminator™ wort chiller to the TOWER LTE™. When not in use, the TOWER LTE™ modular control stand breaks down small enough to stow away in a 20 gallon BoilerMaker™ brew kettle. Note: The hoses and fittings required to connect the TOWER of POWER™ control module stand to the mash tun and brew kettle are not included. If you are a TopTier™ modular brewing stand owner, an optional mounting kit is available to mount the TOWER of POWER™ control module stand permanently to the TopTier™ modular brewing stand. Power Requirements The TOWER of Power Temperature control module is available in either 120VAC or 208/240VAC in either single or dual element capacities. All units must be connected to the appropriate sized GFCI circuit. Refer to the chart to determine the appropriate breaker required for your circuit. If you are uncertain about the power requirements or your service location, contact a licensed and qualified electrician familiar with National Electrical Code standards and requirements. Maximum Heater GFCI Breaker Size Unit Number of Elements Power (Watts) (minimum) 120VAC 1 2400 20A 208/240VAC Single 1 7200 30A 208/240VAC Dual 2 12000 50A 208/240VAC Dual 2 14400 60A Important: The power output of a 240V heater will be approximately 75% of the rated power when operated at 208V. Electric-TOWER of POWER™ Owner’s Manual – V3 Blichmann Engineering, LLC 2017 For replacement parts visit blichmannengineering.com/genuine-replacement-parts Warning: Read and understand all instructions and safety precautions before using the TOWER of POWER™ temperature control module. If you are uncertain about any portion of this manual, contact your Blichmann Engineering retailer or Blichmann Engineering. Warning: The Electric TOWER of POWER™ temperature control module must only be used with a GFCI protected power source. Failure to use a GFCI protected power source can result in injury or loss of life. Warning: The Dual Element TOWER of POWER must be used with a single temperature probe installed in a single kettle with two heating elements, no more than 7200 Watts each. Do not connect both Power Out cables to a single element. Each Power Out cable must be connected to an individual heating element. Failure to properly connect a single element to each Power OUT cable could result in energizing one of the exposed Power IN cables resulting in electrocution, serious injury, or death. See Figure 3 for Power OUT and Power IN cable identification. System Requirements IMPORTANT! Read before unpacking or using this product! For the TOWER of POWER™ electric modular brewing system to function properly, your brewing system must meet some basic requirements. If your system is unable to meet these requirements please contact your RETAILER for guidance. We cannot guarantee the performance of the product if these basic minimums are not met. For RIMS brewers, your mashing system must be capable of continuously recirculating wort with a pump for the duration of the mash without sticking. The flow rates in the chart below are minimum values. Finished Batch Size gal (L) Minimum Flow GPM (LPM) 5 (19) 0.5 (2.8) 10 (38) 0.75 (3.8) 15 (57) 1.25 (4.75) 20 (76) 1.5 (5.7) 32 (121) 2.25 (8.5) Figure 1. Important: Grain bed flow rates are highly dependent on crush quality and mash tun geometry. Move to a coarser crush if you are not able to achieve the above flow rates. It is also recommended that you allow a 10 min dough-in prior to turning on the pump. This allows air to purge from the grain bed and for the grain to fully absorb the water. Electric-TOWER of POWER™ Owner’s Manual – V3 Blichmann Engineering, LLC 2017 For replacement parts visit blichmannengineering.com/genuine-replacement-parts Controls and Connections: Single Element Controller: Figure 2. Dual Element Controller: Figure 3. Electric-TOWER of POWER™ Owner’s Manual – V3 Blichmann Engineering, LLC 2017 For replacement parts visit blichmannengineering.com/genuine-replacement-parts Assembly: A list of components included with your Electric TOWER of POWER™ temperature control module follows as well as the basic tools required for assembly. Please carefully review the lists below to ensure you received all of the correct parts and have the required tools prior to assembly. Figure 4. Parts List: Item Quantity Item Quantity Temperature Control 1 Power Cable 1 Module RTD Sensor 1 HLT Label 1 Sensor Cable 1 Mash Label 1 Sensor O-Ring 1 O-Ring Retainer 1 ½-20 Stainless Adapter Bushing 1 1 Steel Jam Nut Required Tools: Wrench #2 Phillips Screwdriver Electric-TOWER of POWER™ Owner’s Manual – V3 Blichmann Engineering, LLC 2017 For replacement parts visit blichmannengineering.com/genuine-replacement-parts Sensor Installation: For RIMS mash tuns, install the temperature sensor directly in the wort recirculation path immediately after the heat source (see Figure 1). Brewers using the RIMS Rocket™ should reference the RIMS Rocket™ Owner’s Manual for detail instructions on installing the temperature sensor. For installation of temperature sensor in Hot Liquor Tanks, a ½” inch hole is required. Temperature sensors can be installed in the existing BrewMometer™ hole in Blichmann Engineering BoilerMaker™ kettles. Install the O-ring and retainer on to the temperature sensor and Direction Sensor Cable fasten to the kettle with the supplied ½-20 of Flow nut. Temperature Sensor Important: Installing the temperature sensor directly in the mash tun will result in instability and severe overshooting of mash temperature. Always install the temperature sensor in the recirculation RIMS Rocket™ path of the mash tun as close to the heat Heater source as possible. Tip: Install the O-ring and retainer on the temperature sensor before installing in Figure 5. fitting or kettle. Tip: Use the optional temperature sensor fitting, part number BE-000268-00, for inline sensor installation. Hot Liquor Tanks Optional Fitting ½ NPT T-Fitting (BE-000268-00) with supplied bushing Electric-TOWER of POWER™ Owner’s Manual – V3 Blichmann Engineering, LLC 2017 For replacement parts visit blichmannengineering.com/genuine-replacement-parts Power Connection: The Electric TOWER of POWER™ temperature control module was designed for use with the BoilCoil™ electric immersion heater and RIMS Rocket™ electric recirculation heater. Although the temperature control module may be compatible with other heating elements, its performance has been optimized for use with Blichmann Engineering™ products. Warning: Before proceeding, verify the Electric TOWER of POWER™ is disconnected from any and all power sources. First connect the heater cord to the electric immersion heater. Next connect the male end of the heater cord to the female terminal on the temperature control module. Repeat this step if for the second heating element if using the Dual Element Controler. Connect the female end of the power cord(s) to the male terminal of the temperature control unit and lastly, connect the male end of the power cord(s) to a GFCI power source. Always connect your Electric TOWER of POWER™ temperature control module in this order. The 240V model of the Electric TOWER of POWER™ temperature control module is equipped with L6- 30 connections. Blichmann Engineering™ offers six optional power cord adapters to adapt common 240V outlets to an L6-30R connection. Warning: The Electric TOWER of POWER™ temperature control module is only to be used in conjunction with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected power source.